Educational Resources

Helping Students Prepare For Virtual Learning

Where will I learn best?

Families and caregivers can help children plan their day and set up their learning space.

Consider helping your child develop a plan for where they will learn, such as:

  • In the kitchen

  • In a bedroom

  • At a desk

  • At a table

  • A quiet place

Supporting Your Student's Posture

When will I learn?

Consider helping your child plan when they will learn during the day, such as:

  • In the morning

  • In the afternoon

  • In the evening

  • At _______ o’clock

  • Different times spread throughout the day

How will I organize my time?

Consider helping your child organize their learning time. Considering having your child ask questions such as:

  • How long can I focus at a time?

  • How much time will I spend on each activity?

  • When will I take breaks?

What materials do I need?

Consider helping your child identify what supplies they might need, such as:

  • Paper or Notebook

  • Pencil

  • Highlighter

  • Markers

  • Timer

  • Device (laptop, computer, phone)

*(Credit to Fairfax County Public Schools for creating)

Article: 10 Tips to Improve Online School for Children With ADHD

Social Stories & VDOE Parent Resources

COVID-19 related stories for school

VDOE Family Resource Guide

Digital Citizenship & Technology Resources

Digital Citizenship and Cyber Safety

Visit the School Social Work blog post Keeping Kids Safe In A Digital Age and the ACPS Digital Citizenship Zone to learn more.

ACPS has also created a digital 1:1 initiative page, which provides helpful information about chromebook use and policy.

Technology Resources

ACPS Virtual Learning Resources

ACPS Tech Resources for Students & Families

How to Become an Observer of Your Student's Canvas Account

"Making Virtual Learning Work" A one-hour live stream event from 6-7 pm every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.

Technology How To's Elementary

Canvas at Home-Students First Days

Student Canvas Cheat Sheet

How to Navigate Canvas as a Student

Canvas Student Tutorials

Keeping your child engaged and on A schedule

Keeping Your Child Engaged in Virtual Learning

Families and caregivers can help children stay engaged and focused on learning by helping students create goals.

Consider helping your child set short-term goals for learning each day and week. Consider having your child use the following prompts:

  • My goals for today are:

  • My goals for this week are:

Visit this link for more ideas, Distance Learning Resource Center webpage or the USA Today article.

Keeping To A Schedule

As school changes occur, it is important to maintain some sense of normalcy for our children. Below are sample schedules of structuring their day during periods of school closure or disruption. Click here for more helpful ideas.

Tutoring

**Please contact your child's teacher or school if they are struggling with the virtual learning platform. We are here to help!

At-Home Learning Resources

For students with limited or no internet access